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D-Day 70th anniversary commemorated in Normandy

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Normandy veteran, Ken Scott 98, who was an infantry sergeant with the Durham Light Infantry on Gold Beach on D-Day looks at headstones in the cemetery following a service at Bayeux Cemetary during D-Day 70th anniversary commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

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D-Day 70th anniversary commemorated in Normandy

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Normandy veteran, Ken Scott 98, who was an infantry sergeant with the Durham Light Infantry on Gold Beach on D-Day looks at headstones in the cemetery following a service at Bayeux Cemetary during D-Day 70th anniversary commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Matt Cardy Getty Images

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Normandy veteran, Ken Scott 98, who was an infantry sergeant with the Durham Light Infantry on Gold Beach on D-Day looks at headstones in the cemetery following a service at Bayeux Cemetary during D-Day 70th anniversary commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Matt Cardy Getty Images

ARROMANCHES LES BAINS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Crowds use a Royal Marine landing craft to get a vantage point to watch events on Gold Beach at Arromanche to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6, 2014 in Arromanches Les Bains, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

ARROMANCHES LES BAINS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Crowds use a Mulberry harbour to watch events on Gold Beach at Arromanche to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6, 2014 in Arromanches Les Bains, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

ARROMANCHES LES BAINS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: A military re-enactor watches events on Gold Beach at Arromanche to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6, 2014 in Arromanches Les Bains, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: A Normandy Veteran looks at headstones in the cemetery following a service at Bayeux Cemetary during D-Day 70 Commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Matt Cardy Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: A woman tours the Normandy American Cemetery before the start of an official event with U.S. President Barack Obama June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Michel Colas (C) shows his grandsons Samuel Colas (L) and Rafael Schneider (R) the Normandy American Cemetery before the start of an official event with U.S. President Barack Obama June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Michel Colas (C) shows his grandsons Samuel Colas (L) and Rafael Schneider (R) the Normandy American Cemetery before the start of an official event with U.S. President Barack Obama June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Michel Colas (C) shows his grandsons Samuel Colas (L) and Rafael Schneider (R) the Normandy American Cemetery before the start of an official event with U.S. President Barack Obama June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee Getty Images

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: A Normandy Veteran looks at headstones in the cemetery following a service at Bayeux Cemetary during D-Day 70th anniversary commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Matt Cardy Getty Images

A man pushes a veteran in a wheelchair in the British War Cemetery of Bayeux, on June 6, 2014, after a bi-national France-UK D-Day commemoration ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. AFP PHOTO / THOMAS BREGARDIS (Photo credit should read THOMAS BREGARDIS/AFP/Getty Images) THOMAS BREGARDIS AFP/Getty Images

British World War II veterans react after a bi-national France-UK D-Day commemoration ceremony at the British War Cemetery of Bayeux, on June 6, 2014, marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. AFP PHOTO / THOMAS BREGARDIS (Photo credit should read THOMAS BREGARDIS/AFP/Getty Images) THOMAS BREGARDIS AFP/Getty Images

A journalist walks outside the press center at the Sword beach site in Ouistreham, Normandy, prior to ceremonies of the D-Day commemorations on June 6, 2014. The D-Day ceremonies on June 6 this year mark the 70th anniversary since the launch of 'Operation Overlord', a vast military operation by Allied forces in Normandy, which turned the tide of World War II, eventually leading to the liberation of occupied France and the end of the war against Nazi Germany. AFP PHOTO / LUDOVIC MARIN (Photo credit should read LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images) LUDOVIC MARIN AFP/Getty Images

British veteran James Rawe arrives at the Sword beach site in Ouistreham to attend the ceremony of the D-Day commemorations on June 6, 2014. The D-Day ceremonies on June 6 this year mark the 70th anniversary since the launch of 'Operation Overlord', a vast military operation by Allied forces in Normandy, which turned the tide of World War II, eventually leading to the liberation of occupied France and the end of the war against Nazi Germany. AFP PHOTO / LUDOVIC MARIN (Photo credit should read LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images) LUDOVIC MARIN AFP/Getty Images

British veteran James Rawe arrives at the Sword beach site in Ouistreham to attend the ceremony of the D-Day commemorations on June 6, 2014. The D-Day ceremonies on June 6 this year mark the 70th anniversary since the launch of 'Operation Overlord', a vast military operation by Allied forces in Normandy, which turned the tide of World War II, eventually leading to the liberation of occupied France and the end of the war against Nazi Germany. AFP PHOTO / LUDOVIC MARIN (Photo credit should read LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images) LUDOVIC MARIN AFP/Getty Images

Members of the Danish Royal Navy Band stand at ready at a joint French-Danish D-Day commemoration ceremony in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, on June 6, 2014, marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. AFP PHOTO / GUILLAUME SOUVANT (Photo credit should read GUILLAUME SOUVANT/AFP/Getty Images) GUILLAUME SOUVANT AFP/Getty Images

A member of the Danish Royal Navy Band plays at a joint French-Danish D-Day commemoration ceremony in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, on June 6, 2014, marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. AFP PHOTO / GUILLAUME SOUVANT (Photo credit should read GUILLAUME SOUVANT/AFP/Getty Images) GUILLAUME SOUVANT AFP/Getty Images

A member of the Danish Royal Navy Band plays at a joint French-Danish D-Day commemoration ceremony in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, on June 6, 2014, marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. AFP PHOTO / GUILLAUME SOUVANT (Photo credit should read GUILLAUME SOUVANT/AFP/Getty Images) GUILLAUME SOUVANT AFP/Getty Images

A photographer walks in front of the French republican guard in Ouistreham, on June 6, 2014 as they stay under the shade before the ceremony of the D-Day commemorations, marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. AFP PHOTO / LUDOVIC MARIN (Photo credit should read LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images) LUDOVIC MARIN AFP/Getty Images

A guard of the French Garde Republicaine stands prior to an international D-Day commemoration ceremony on the beach of Ouistreham, Normandy, on June 6, 2014, marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images) DAMIEN MEYER AFP/Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: U.S. President Barack Obama joins WWII Veterans during the playing of the national anthem at a ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) greets WWII Veterans during a ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: WWII Veterans salute during the playing of "Taps" at a ceremony with U.S. Preident Barack Obama at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: WWII Veterans salute during the playing of "Taps" at a ceremony with U.S. President Barack Obama at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: WWII Veterans react to applause at a ceremony with U.S. Preident Barack Obama at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: U.S. President Barack Obama applauds WWII Veterans during a ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee Getty Images

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: British Prime Minister David Cameron meets veterans at Bayeux Cemetary during D-Day 70 Commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Chris Jackson Getty Images

BAYEUX, NORMANDY - JUNE 06: Queen Elizabeth II lays a wreath at the foot of the Cross of Sacrifice in the centre of Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery during a service of remembrance on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images) WPA Pool Getty Images

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, Queen Elizabeth II sit as and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales walks back to his seat as they attend a service at Bayeux Cemetary during D-Day 70 Commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Matt Cardy Getty Images

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: (L-R) Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attend a service at Bayeux Cemetary during D-Day 70 Commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Matt Cardy Getty Images

BAYEUX, NORMANDY - JUNE 06: British Prime Minister David Cameron and Governor-General of New Zealand Jerry Mateparae (front) lay a wreath at the foot of the Cross of Sacrifice in the centre of Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery during a service of remembrance on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images) Pool Getty Images

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: (L-R) Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attend a service at Bayeux Cemetary during D-Day 70th anniversary commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Matt Cardy Getty Images

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha Cameron arrive at Bayeux Cathedral for a Service of Remembrance during D-Day 70th anniversary commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Matt Cardy Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: WWII Veterans help each other stand up for a round of applause at a ceremony with U.S. President Barack Obama at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. June 6th is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United States and the United Kingdom join forces to launch an attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee Getty Images

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: A D-Day Veteran poses for a photograph as he arrives at Bayeux Cathedral for a Service of Remembrance during D-Day 70 Commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Ranville, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Chris Jackson-Pool/Getty Images) Chris Jackson Getty Images

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Prime Minister David Cameron stops to chat with veterans at Bayeux Cemetary during D-Day 70th anniversary commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Matt Cardy Getty Images

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Normandy veterans and other guests attend a service at Bayeux Cemetery during D-Day 70th anniversary commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Matt Cardy Getty Images

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive at Bayeux Cathedral for a Service of Remembrance during D-Day 70 Commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Ranville, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Chris Jackson-Pool/Getty Images) Chris Jackson Getty Images

BAYEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife and Samantha and New Zealand General Governor Jerry Mateparae look on as a new bell is inauguarated at Bayeux Cathedral for a Service of Remembrance during D-Day 70 Commemorations on June 6, 2014 in Bayeux, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Chris Jackson-Pool/Getty Images) Chris Jackson Getty Images

British Prime Minister David Cameron (R) greets British World War II veterans at a bi-national France-UK D-Day commemoration ceremony at the British War Cemetery of Bayeux, on June 6, 2014, marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. AFP PHOTO / POOL / THOMAS BREGARDIS (Photo credit should read THOMAS BREGARDIS/AFP/Getty Images) THOMAS BREGARDIS AFP/Getty Images

A British World War II veteran takes a picture of wreaths layed during a bi-national France-UK D-Day commemoration ceremony at the British War Cemetery of Bayeux, on June 6, 2014, marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. AFP PHOTO / THOMAS BREGARDIS (Photo credit should read THOMAS BREGARDIS/AFP/Getty Images) THOMAS BREGARDIS AFP/Getty Images

BENOUVILLE, FRANCE - JUNE 06: (L-R) German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Petro Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin are seen after their lunch on June 6, 2014 in Benouville, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Guido Bergmann/Bundesregierung via Getty Images) Handout Getty Images

US President Barack Obama speaks during the 70th French-American Commemoration D-Day Ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, on June 6, 2014. Leaders and dignitaries from around the world traveled to attend events commemorating the June 6, 1944 Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy during World War II. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) SAUL LOEB AFP/Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: U.S. President Barack Obama (back R) greets WWII Veterans during a ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. June 6th is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings that saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United States and the United Kingdom join forces to launch an attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee Getty Images

British veterans walk in the British War Cemetery of Bayeux, on June 6, 2014, after a bi-national France-UK D-Day commemoration ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. AFP PHOTO / THOMAS BREGARDIS (Photo credit should read THOMAS BREGARDIS/AFP/Getty Images) THOMAS BREGARDIS AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama (L) and French President Francois Hollande (R) wave next to US World War II veteran Kenneth "Rock" Merritt as they arrive for an official lunch at Benouville Castle on June 6, 2014. World leaders and veterans gathered by the beaches of Normandy to mark the 70th anniversary of World War Two's D-Day landings. AFP PHOTO / POOL / Regis Duvignau (Photo credit should read REGIS DUVIGNAU/AFP/Getty Images) REGIS DUVIGNAU AFP/Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: U.S. President Barack Obama joins WWII Veterans during a ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Antoine Antoniol/Getty Images) Antoine Antoniol Getty Images

A British attend a bi-national France-UK D-Day commemoration ceremony at the British War Cemetery of Bayeux, on June 6, 2014, marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. AFP PHOTO / POOL / THOMAS BREGARDIS (Photo credit should read THOMAS BREGARDIS/AFP/Getty Images) THOMAS BREGARDIS AFP/Getty Images

British veteran Michael John Shanahan (C) and his wife pose as they arrive in Ouistreham to attend the ceremony of the D-Day commemorations, on June 6, 2014. The D-Day ceremonies on June 6 this year mark the 70th anniversary since the launch of 'Operation Overlord', a vast military operation by Allied forces in Normandy, which turned the tide of World War II, eventually leading to the liberation of occupied France and the end of the war against Nazi Germany. AFP PHOTO / LUDOVIC MARIN (Photo credit should read LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images) LUDOVIC MARIN AFP/Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: U.S. President Barack Obama talks to members of the public following a ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Antoine Antoniol/Getty Images) Antoine Antoniol Getty Images

A French veteran commando squad of the French navy, stand, on June 6, 2014, on the beach in Ouistreham prior to attend the ceremony of the D-Day commemorations, marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. AFP PHOTO / LUDOVIC MARIN (Photo credit should read LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images) LUDOVIC MARIN AFP/Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: U.S. President Barack Obama joins WWII Veterans during a ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Antoine Antoniol/Getty Images) Antoine Antoniol Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: U.S. President Barack Obama joins WWII Veterans during a ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Antoine Antoniol/Getty Images) Antoine Antoniol Getty Images

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - JUNE 06: U.S. President Barack Obama joins WWII Veterans delivers an address during a ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014 in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Friday 6th June is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw 156,000 troops from the allied countries including the United Kingdom and the United States join forces to launch an audacious attack on the beaches of Normandy, these assaults are credited with the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary are planned for the week with many heads of state travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (Photo by Antoine Antoniol/Getty Images) Antoine Antoniol Getty Images